Question

A nursing student is providing education on the signs of hypovolemia to a group at a senior center. Which of the following does the student include (Select all that apply)?

a) Increased urine output
b) Hypertension
c) Rapid weak pulse
d) Cool clammy skin

Answer 1

The signs of hypovolemia include a c) rapid weak pulse and d) cool clammy skin, but not increased urine output or hypertension.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nursing student should include the following signs of hypovolemia:

• Increased urine output: In cases of hypovolemia, the body tries to conserve fluid by reducing urine output. Therefore, increased urine output is not a sign of hypovolemia.
• Hypertension: Hypovolemia is typically characterized by low blood volume, which leads to low blood pressure rather than hypertension.
• Rapid weak pulse: This is a common sign of hypovolemia as the body tries to compensate for the low blood volume by increasing the heart rate.
• Cool clammy skin: Restricted peripheral blood flow due to low blood volume can cause cool and clammy skin.